E34 525i M50 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Walkthrough

This video goes in-depth into what it takes to replace the valve cover gasket in all M50 and M50tu powered E34s.
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Intro: 00:00
Removal: 00:27
Reassembly: 05:47
Conclusion: 12:27

[@louieman009]

Great job. Would love to see a video of an oil pan gasket replacement.

[@MyersMotors]

Thanks! That's definitely on my list of to-dos

[@garrettprosser7336]

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[@robertc.8684]

Job well done! I would also love to see an Oil Filter Housing gasket replacement. Lol.

[@owenrchrd]

Videos like these save people (myself included) so much money. Thank you for your service!

[@reallybigguy3120]

Great vid, to the point and informative at the same time!

[@MyersMotors]

Thanks! That's what I'm going for

[@benedictbecker7]

Awesome channel! I drive the same motor in my E34 in Germany! Thank you so much for the great content!

[@robsweekendgarage]

Great vid! Lots of good tips
Can’t wait to see more on the e34 m5!

[@MyersMotors]

Thank you! Hoping to have an M5 update video soon

[@vova_retroboy]

Hey, just bought my 525i Touring 2 Month ago. Really like you channel and like your Videos about first repairs of e34.
Also how ist it going with M5?
Best wishes from Austria

[@MyersMotors]

Thank you! Congrats on the purchase! I'm glad you've found my videos helpful. M5 stuff has been on the back burner the past few months because of work, but I'm hoping to have an update video out soon.

[@ankrapek12]

love your channel, keep it up!!!

[@MyersMotors]

Thank you!

[@EDP1]

very well explained . thanks for sharing .

[@MyersMotors]

Thanks!

[@garrettprosser7336]

Where do i get the plastic clips that hold down the engine covers?

[@lil_wnggaming8738]

Do you have links to the grommets on the bolts?

[@DinnerCodNUKEDYA]

Do you have a parts list and number for the pieces youre replacing?

[@simontvrner]

Great stuff. I have been putting off this job for a while. Do you think a paint finish on the cover is an OK alternative? Obviously would prefer powdercoat but not sure I can justify it.

[@MyersMotors]

I think paint can work well. The prep is difficult, and without really working off the outer corroded layer with a sandblaster and wire wheel in the worst parts, it's unlikely it'll last very long. People usually get a year or two before they begin to crack or peel. It's also harder to hide the imperfections. I'm sure a good high temp primer and paint can be made to last reasonably. I also think the black wrinkle paints look best as far as paints go and hide all the imperfections well.

[@simontvrner]

@@MyersMotors thanks! I agree about wrinkle. Looks great even though not quite the OEM look.

[@_Noto]

Are there very common spots where the valve cover may crack or warp to look out for?

[@MyersMotors]

Cracks are most likely around the spark plug wells and mounting holes. They can be hard to see without a good cleaning, so use brakleen or a good degreaser to inspect. As far as warping, I don't think there's any usual spot. Likely towards the rear if anywhere.

[@user-ro9cf1cn8i]

привет с России друг!

[@k-dawg58]

See if u can do a ccv delete video

[@MyersMotors]

I might, but I really don't think it's necessary on the M50. It's about as simple as CCV can get, especially compared to the M52 and M54. It's just two hoses, one small and one large, that run to the throttle body, with the larger one just before and the smaller after. No weird issues or sizes. They can be unclogged with compressed air if they have an issue, and replaced with hoses from any auto parts store.

[@k-dawg58]

@@MyersMotors true true , yet I’m waiting on one more parts from Rally Race , to get my 525i back running
Is very key to either upgrade them by delete ccv or make sure they are unclogged
Otherwise the blow by every morning do get some worries 😅